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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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The region of the Lake of Two Mountains also saw unrest and violence.

There had been years of bad harvest and disease resulting in discontent, agitation and rising unrest. Quebec longed for self government and control over its funds. London delayed and dug in. In 1837 passionate speeches by popular leaders about uncaring, distant government led to an exchange of harsh words. Soon there was talk of separation from Britain... of independence.

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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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Excited groups gathered in Montreal streets and squares.

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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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Soon there were menaces, fists and cudgels, violence and uproar. It took not long for bayonets and rifle fire.

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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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Increasingly there was unrest, suspicions and spreading rumors poisoned the communities.

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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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Finally, disgruntled citizens rose up in what is known as the Rebellion of the Patriotes. Weapons were gathered and hidden and rebels formed armed bands.

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Print, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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The government set out to suppress the unrest. Troops were put on alert and the militia was called to arms. The rumble of drums was heard in the streets and the steady tramp of soldiers boots along country roads.

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Newspaper Illustration, Centre d'Histoire de la Presqu'île
1900
Montreal, Quebec

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There were first violent confrontations,